Hamax Caress Observer Manual Del Usuario

Hamax ID: HAM604810
User manual Caress Observer
Hamax AS
Visiting address:
Vålerveien 159
N-1599 Moss
Norway
Tel.: +47 69 23 38 38
email: customerservice@hamax.no
www.hamax.com
User
Manual
Caress Observer
EN
Important!
FR Important! PL Ważne!
DE Wichtig! PT IMPORTANTE!
NO Viktig! RO Importantă!
CZ Důležité! RU важно!
DA SE
Vigtigt! VIKTIGT!
ES ¡Importante! SK Dôležité!
FI TÄRKEÄÄ! BG Важно!
HU FONTOS! TR Önemli!
IT IMPORTANTE! UA Важливо!
NL BELANGRIJK!
HANDLEBAR STEM
OK!
Ø = 20–28mm
EN
User Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Hamax Observer bicycle child seat.
You now have a comfortable and safe child seat that can be adjusted to fit
your child as she/he grows.
Please read the instructions carefully before assembling or using the child seat.
Keep these instructions in a safe place as they will be useful if you later
buy extra equipment for your child seat.
INSTALLATION
the car) remove the seat. Air turbulence might
• The Observer can only be mounted on bicycles damage the seat or loosen its fastenings to
with a handlebar stem from 20 to 28 mm. in the cycle, which could result in an accident.
diameter • Always make sure that child's clothing or body
• On some bicycles the height and angle of the parts do not come into contact with any
handlebars needs to be adjusted or the moving parts of the cycle. This must be re-
handlebar or steering column replaced before checked continuously as the child grows.
the seat can fitted securely. See the Moving parts that must be checked include
guidelines in the mounting instructions. wheels and brake wires.
• The seat should only be mounted on a bicycle • Ensure that the movability of the handlebar is
which is suitable for this kind of load. Please not reduced after mounting the seat.
ask your bicycle supplier for detailed advice. • Should the steering angle to each side be
• The mounting bracket bolts must be tightened reduced to less than 45° after mounting the
hard enough to fix the seat securely and seat, then the handlebar must be changed.
prevent it from sliding. Make it a rule to check
this before starting a trip with the bike. WARNINGS
• For optimal comfort and safety of the child, • Warning: Do not attach extra luggage or
ensure that the seat does not slope forwards, equipment to the child seat, as this could lead
so that the child does not tend to slide out of it. to the total load exceeding 15 kg (33 lb). We
Hamax recommend that the backrest should recommend that extra luggage is attached at
slope backwards slightly. the back of the bicycle.
• Please check and make sure that all parts of • Warning: Do not modify the child seat. This will
the bike function correctly with the seat automatically invalidate the guarantee and the
mounted. manufacturer's product liability will lapse.
• Warning: Be aware that the load of a child in
USE the child seat may alter the bicycle's stability
• To take a child on a bicycle, the rider must and handling characteristics, particularly
normally be over 16 years. Check your when steering and braking.
national laws and regulations. • Warning: Never leave the bicycle parked with
• The child seat is approved for children up to a a child in the seat unattended.
maximum of 15 kg (33 lb) (about 3 years old). • Warning: Do not use the seat if any parts are
Ensure that you re-check from time to time broken.
that the child's weight and size do not exceed • Warning: The turning radius will be always be
the maximum capacity of the seat. limited when using a front seat. Be aware of
• Do not carry a child that is too young to sit this when you set off.
safely in the seat. Carry only children that are • Warning: The Observer is not suitable for use
able to sit unaided for a longer period of time, on a moped or motorcycle.
at least as long as the intended bicycle • Warning: Never leave the child in a carrier
journey. Please observe the recommended with the bicycle supported only by a
minimum age. If you are uncertain, or the child kick-stand.
is under one year of age, please consult a • Warning: Never ride in inclement or hazardous
pediatrician. conditions.
• Ensure that it is not possible for any part of the • Warning: Never ride the bicycle at night
child's body or clothing to come into contact without adequate lighting.
with any moving part of the seat or cycle. • Warning: Front mounted seats reduce the
• Check there are no sharp objects, such as split steerability of the bicycle
wires, on the bicycle that can harm the child.
• Always use the safety belt/restraint system, MAINTENANCE
ensuring the child is restrained in the seat. • When cleaning the seat, use only lukewarm
• Ensure that the restraint system is not loose soapy water.
or able to become trapped in any moving • If the child seat is involved in an accident or
parts particularly the wheels, including when are damaged, contact your dealer to check
the cycle is ridden without a child in the seat. that it can still be used. Damaged parts must
• Always use the footrest straps always be replaced. Contact your dealer if
• A child sitting in a child seat should be dressed you are not sure how to fit the new parts.
more warmly than the rider.
• The child should be protected against rain Tip! With an extra bracket you can easily move
with suitable waterproof garments. one seat between two bicycles.
• Remember to put the child's helmet on before
We wish you and your child many enjoyable
starting your bicycle trip.
• Remember that the child seat can get very hot bicycle trips with your Hamax child seat!
standing out in the sunshine, so check the
child seat before placing your child in it. Best regards from us at Hamax.
• When transporting the bicycle by car (outside